19th Century Paintings

Painted in the 19th century, this exquisite miniature portrait wonderfully exemplifies realism in traditional oil painting. The small artwork is painted in the conventional portraiture style of the Old Masters, and achieves soft realism with fine brushwork and a subdued, neutral palette. The half length portrait depicts a fine Victorian woman dressed in all black with a delicate lace collar and bonnet. She wears a ruby broach...

William Hart (1823-1894), a Scottish-born American painter and member of the Hudson River School, famous for his oil paintings of atmospheric landscapes and cattle. His works are inc...

This elegant still life painting showcases a vibrant floral arrangement in a glass vase, accompanied by delicate seashells on a draped surface. The composition balances the lively co...

A very beautiful signed and dated 1886 Danish oil on canvas depicting a coastal sunrise, by Laurits Bernhard Holst. The work is exceptionally atmospheric, with cliffs bathed in hazy...

Idyllic Watermill Scene English School, circa 1840's period (there is an old frame plaque with the frame but we do not think this work is by that artist named on it) oil on canvas, f...

Hare Coursing by J.C Mitchell (British sporting artist, 19th century) dated 1879 signed oil on board, framed framed: 11.5 x 14 inches board: 9.25 x 12 inches provenance: private coll...

Venetian painter (early 19th century) - Venice, view of the Grand Canal towards the Basilica of S. Maria della Salute. 50 x 77.5 cm without frame, 63 x 88.5 cm with frame. Oil on c...

OLD FINE Original Antique 19th Century British OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING Good Condition Canvas. With one repair overtime , Professional Cleaned & Re-vanished , Ready to hang. " Origi...

Very nicely painted 19th century American landscape painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Image size, 12H x 16L. Signed illegibly.

"Hunting Dogs with Geese" is a 26 x 21.5 inches, oil on canvas landscape of two dogs on the trail by the river. The canvas is signed "B Lanoux" in the lower left. B. Lanoux is a lis...

23" x 16" – Oil on Canvas Framed Size: 32.5" x 26" This Peruvian antique Cuzco School painting depicts an angel in elegant clothing playing a bulge ...

19th Century Impressionist Original Oil Painting of Malaysian Fishermen and Schooner by Alberto Bonghi The painting is a depiction of a scene in Malaysia with a Schooner in backgro...

A fine original Scottish Impressionist oil painting by Joseph Morris Henderson dating to circa 1900. The work depicts a coastal scene with a dwelling in the landscape and a tranquil ...

A very finely detailed silhouette in very good condition by one of the truly great silhouette artists of the Georgian period. John Field (1758-1821) Portrait of a young gentleman Watercolour with bronze touches on plaster 3 x 2½ inches, oval, without the frame 6 x 5 inches with the frame John Field was one of the most famous of silhouette artists. He began his career as an assistant to John Miers...

"Falling Asleep While Spinning Yarn" by Louis Edwarmay is a captivating piece that beautifully captures the quietude and exhaustion of daily labor. The painting portrays a woman in t...

A fine folk portrait depicting an Austrian woman in traditional Styrian region attire. She sports a tall, beaded headdress typically seen in Styrian folk wear with a complementary co...

François Désiré Antoine Gailliard. Belgian ( b.1861 – d.1932 ). Le Petit Jardinier, 1887. Oil On Canvas. Signed & Dated Lower Right. Image size 36.6 inches x 28.5 inches ( 93cm x 72.5cm ). Frame size 41.7 inches x 33.5 inches ( 106cm x 85cm ). Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the Belgian luminist artist François Gailliard and is dated 1887. The canvas and the painted surface have benefitted from cleaning, restoration and conservation, which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. The painting is presented and supplied in its original frame. The frame has been restored and reinforced with supporting brackets along with new replacement hanging fittings. This antique painting is now in very good condition. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The painting is signed and dated lower right. The renowned Belgian luminist painter, François Désiré Antoine Gailliard (also known as Frans or Franz Gailliard) was born in November 1861, in Brussels, Belgium. He was the son of Désiré Gailliard, a baker, and Anne Hubert. He grew up during a period when the country’s artistic landscape was flourishing. Raised in an atmosphere that encouraged artistic expression, Gailliard showed an early talent for drawing and painting. He pursued formal training at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, one of Belgium’s most prestigious art institutions. There, he studied under influential artists and developed the foundational skills that would shape his career. Gailliard initially joined the studio of Jean-François Portaels, then went on to study with Jules Hoeterickx, François Bossuet, and James Ensor. He also worked alongside Fernand Khnopt and became friends with James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the American artist, who he met in 1887 during stays in Berlin and Paris. He became part of the artistic and intellectual circles of Belgium, and other close friends included artists such as Alfred Stevens, Jean-Louis Forain and Félicien Rops. Finally, he joined the studio of Jean-Léon Gérôme in Paris. The academic environment in Brussels exposed Gailliard to various artistic traditions, but his work reflected an interest in pushing beyond academic conventions. Gailliard was particularly drawn to the evolving styles of the time, especially Realism and early explorations of Impressionism and Luminism, which would later define his signature style. Gailliard’s early work showed influences from the Barbizon School and other European Realists, focusing on meticulous, lifelike representations of nature, figures, and everyday scenes. Like many artists of his generation, he was deeply impacted by the works of French artists such as Jean-François Millet and Camille Corot, who emphasized the beauty in the ordinary and the rural. This focus on realism, combined with a sensitivity to light and atmosphere, became a defining feature of Gailliard’s work. However, Gailliard also admired Impressionism and its experimental use of colour and light. By the late 19th century, the work of French Impressionists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir had gained international attention, and Belgian artists, including Gailliard, were beginning to incorporate these new approaches into their own work. His art became a fusion of detailed realism and a growing interest in capturing fleeting moments, light, and atmosphere—characteristics that placed him in alignment with Belgium’s Luminism movement. Gailliard’s paintings from this period are characterized by their use of light and their focus on everyday scenes, especially those connected to nature and the rural life of Belgium. While he was not a strict follower of Impressionist techniques, his work often employed similar methods, particularly the soft, diffused use of colour to create atmosphere. “Le Petit Jardinier” (1887), is one of his most notable works and exemplifies his ability to render both figures and nature with careful attention to light. Gailliard’s paintings were usually large canvases presenting genre scenes, portraits, nudes and landscapes. His works often highlighted the beauty in the ordinary and displayed a sense of quiet dignity and respect for his subjects. He also produced news cartoons, presented in French, Belgian and English weekly newspapers such as Le patriote illustré, Le petit bleu, and the London Illustrated News. Gailliard’s work was regularly exhibited both in Belgium and abroad. He presented his first painting at the 1881 Brussels Salon, then from 1882 to 1891 exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français de Paris. He also exhibited in Berlin, and participated in major exhibitions, including those organized by influential art societies in Belgium such as Les XX and La Libre Esthétique, both known for promoting avant-garde art. Although Gailliard was not a founding member of these groups, his participation in their exhibitions placed him alongside other significant artists of his time, and he gained a reputation for his refined style and technical mastery. In 1897 he painted a portrait of King Chulalongkorn of Siam during his official visit to Belgium. Gailliard married Julie Constantine Maus in Brussels in 1898. They had a son, Jean-Jacques Gailliard, who also became an artist, designer and engraver. As Gailliard matured as an artist, his style remained rooted in realism and Luminism, though he also incorporated elements of Symbolism and Romanticism. His later works showed a deepening appreciation for mood and emotion, with a focus on portraits, landscapes, and scenes that often carried a sense of introspection. His paintings evoke a sense of calm and reflection, with light used not just to illuminate but to convey a deeper emotional or symbolic meaning. Gailliard went on to become the director of the Academy of Fine Arts of Saint Gilles, where, through the later efforts of his son, his reputation lives on. François Gailliard died in 1932 in Saint-Gilles, Brussels, where a street was named after him. He left behind a body of work that, while perhaps overshadowed by more radical movements of the time, remained respected for its craftsmanship and its commitment to realism and light. In the decades following his death, his work has been rediscovered and appreciated for its role in bridging the gap between Realism and the evolving movements of Impressionism and Luminism in Belgium. In 1957 he was given a retrospective tribute exhibition in the City Hall of Saint Gilles, organised by the Group d’Art Saint Gillois. Today, Gailliard’s paintings are celebrated for their quiet elegance, their masterful treatment of light, and their sensitive portrayal of everyday life. His work continues to be exhibited in Belgian art institutions, and he is regarded as one of the key figures of late 19th and early 20th century Belgian art. © Big Sky Fine Art “Le Petit Jardinier” (1887) by François Gailliard (also known as Franz or Frans Gailliard) is a captivating and significant oil on canvas painting, signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner. In this evocative piece, a young boy, dressed in a blue apron over a striped shirt, stands confidently against a textured background of warm, earthy tones. His gaze is calm and proud. He holds a red geranium plant in a terracotta plant pot...

This lovely British 19th century landscape oil painting is of Raglan Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales is attributed to Welsh artist Joseph Murray Ince. Painted circa 1840 the compositi...

Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) Sunset over a Scottish Highland Loch Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19.5 inches x 29.5 inches Size including frame: 26.5 inches x 36....

Roses in Vase Still Life French late 19th Century school Signed by S. Valentin and dated 1895 oil on board, unframed board: 14 x 11.5 inches provenance: private collection, France co...

Free US CONTINENTAL shipping, incl Europe and Asia. Hippolyte Camille Delpy, born April 16, 1842 in Joigny (Yonne) and died June 5, 1910 in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, is a Fr...

This endlessly charming mid-19th-century English oil painting depicts a rural scene with a family, cattle, pond, and cottage. A mother and child pause to observe a drover, perhaps f...

A River Landscape With A Figure On A Donkey 1800's Dutch School oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 27 inches canvas: 18 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, England ...

This elegant English 19th-century portrait of a young boy dressed in a Cavalier costume, painted circa 1860, is a striking example of Victorian portraiture that seamlessly combines h...

"The Days Bag" by ROBERT CLEMINSON (British, 1864-1903) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 24 x 32 inches canvas: 16 x 24 inches provenance: private co...

This scenic painting captures the raw beauty of a mountain valley with a winding river cutting through dense forests and rugged peaks. The artist's skillful use of perspective draws ...

19th/ early 20th Century Italian School Madonna and Child oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 32 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, UK co...

A Rare and Important Treasure: 11 Oil Painting Panels in a Majestic Fan Shape Signed by Significant 19th-Century Austrian Artists, Featuring Isidor Kaufmann A magnificent and unique artistic achievement, this rare and important assemblage of 11 oil painting panels forms a majestic fan shape, uniting the work of significant 19th-century Austrian artists in a singular, breathtaking display. Each oil on panel is signed by the artist, showcasing a rich variety of subjects—ranging from evocative landscapes to compelling portraits—all rendered in the refined and masterful techniques characteristic of the era. Bringing together the talents of Isidor Kaufmann, Adolf Kaufmann, Carl Reichert, Emma (Edle von Seehof) Müller, Ernst Novak, Johann Hamza...

Late 19th Century Upstate New York Oil Painting Landscape by Frances B. Clark Moody rural Hudson River School style painting of Upstate ...

French School of the 19th Century A Man bust-length Oil on wood panel 31,5 x 22 cm Framed 47,8 x 37,5 cm In good condition. The painter chose to deal with the roughness of his suppo...

19th century oil painting Highland Pony and Retriever, Robert cleminson. A fine painting depicting a Highland Pony and Retriever, with the days bag. An oil on canvas, signed lowe...

Signed pastel on grey paper circa 1860 by Eugene Boudin. The piece is a study of clouds in a blue sky. Signature: Signed with the cachet of the artist's estate lower right Dimensio...

Massive size, this six-foot long oil painting makes an impression! Professionally preserved, this masterful work looks as contemporary and detailed as the day it was completed in 18...

This is an Antique oil painting on canvas 19 century depicting a portrait of a British Gentleman by Listed British-Irish Artist Samuel West (1810-1860). C...

Pair of Detailed European Landscapes in Watercolor and Gouache on Paper These two watercolor and gouache paintings depict idyllic European rural scenes with soft colors and detailed...

"The Three B's of Music" Beethoven, Bach, and Brahms, An Extremely Rare Oil Painting, C. 1880 "A true music lovers dream" - A true work of art. A very rare and collectible oil on canvas triptych painting depicting portraits of "The Three Bs of Classical Music": Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms - Housed in a fine carved and painted frame in gold gilt and green paint by Frederick Harer, with musical scores underneath each portrait. The paintings appear to be unsigned. The frame is signed on the back "F. W. Harer" and dated 1918. Each canvas: 17" high x 14" wide Outside frame: 29" high x 52.5" wide Provenance: Academy of Music, Philadelphia PA. Very good condition overall, no damages noted. Paintings are relined, some gold gilt highlights are rubbed in some areas of the frame. Frederick Harer was an American painter, sculptor and etcher, best known for his skill as a gilder and frame maker. He produced frames for many of the Pennsylvania Impressionist painters, including Edward Redfield and Daniel Garber. Today, having a Harer frame on a Pennsylvania Impressionist painting...

Portrait Of White Arabian Horses 19th Century circle of JOHN FREDERICK HERRING (1795-1856) Large 19th Century English study of three white Arabian horses, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition study of the heads of three white Arabians. Exceptional detail circa 1860 study taken from Herrings Seniors work titled "The Pharaohs Horses...

A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian clergyman. Frederick Frith (1819-1871) The Reverend James Metze, bust length, turned to the right, wearing coat and cravat Inscribed to t...

Portrait of a Gentleman French School, mid 19th century signed to the letter and dated oil on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 28 inches canvas: 29 x 20 inches Provenance: private collect...

A very fine and Large Italian 18th-19th century oval-shaped oil on canvas titled "The Triumph of Venice" After the original work by Paolo Veronese (Venice, 1528-1588). The original of this painting hangs in the Palazzo Ducale, Venice. The 'Ricci' coloration suggests a late 17th-early 18th century date. In 1715 Charles de la Fosse advised Ricci to paint only "Veroneses and no more Riccis", Venice, circa 1800. Measures: Height: 45 1/4 inches (115 cm). Width: 29 inches (73.7 cm). Frame height: 58 1/4 inches (147.9 cm). Frame width: 43 1/4 inches (109.9 cm). Frame depth: 5 1/4 (13.3 cm). Provenance: Royal Academy of Scotland. Paolo Veronese (Born 1528, Verona, Republic of Venice - died April 9, 1588, Venice) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance in Venice, famous for paintings such as The Wedding at...

A wonderful depiction of a dapper Parisian dandy, dating from 1848. I love his air of decadence! It is a work by F de Korff, a mysterious French aristocratic portrait artist who had ...

This charming portrait of a Collie dog by Frederick French, painted circa 1896, captures the loyal and calm nature of one of the most beloved breeds. French's delicate attention to d...

Signed and dated neo-impressionist landscape oil on canvas by French painter Leo Marie Gausson. Gausson painted this picturesque view of then fields above Triel-sur-Seine, a small to...

Artist/ School: Scottish School, circa 1870's Title: The Highland River Landscape Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 13.25 x 16.25 inches canvas: 7 x 10 inches Prove...

Fishing the Highlands attributed to Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759–1817) inscribed verso oil on wood panel, framed Framed: 11 x 15 inches panel: 8.5 x 13 inches Provenance: private c...

James Edward Butteerworth Owning a painting by James Edward Buttersworth depicting the heroic rescue of passengers from the ship 'Winchester' by the inscribed steamship 'Washington...

By Samuel Baldwin of Halifax. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame. On board.

A very good antique oil on panel costume genre painting by the celebrated Northern Italian artist, Francesco Vinea (1845-1902), the painting dated signed and dated 1873. Vinea studied at The Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and then worked as a designer of illustrated periodicals, he returned to Florence and studied under professor Enrico Pollestrini. Vinea unapologetically produced incredibly high quality humorous and whimsical scenes that were always elegant and depicted figures in period costume situated in lavishly ornamented interiors. Vinea became quite famous and wealthy in his lifetime and his work was particularly sought after in France, England and The United States. The 19th Century American art collector James Jackson...

This remarkable painting by Swedish artist Per Wickenberg captures a serene Dutch winter scene at sunset, showcasing his mastery of atmospheric light and dramatic composition. Create...

Antique Dog Painting of "Mignonne" dated 1876 Louis Eugène Bourgeois (French 1831-1878) Pastel on cardboard Signed lower left "E. Bourgeois" Inscribed upper right "Mignonne." Rever...

Regal Portrait of an African Nobleman by Paul Albert Girard (1839 - 1920) signed & dated 1899, oil on canvas, framed Framed: 26 x 19.5 inches Canvas: 22 x 15 inches Provenance: Priv...

Charming work in the Regency style, mid 19th Century after Sir Thomas Lawrence. High quality painting. Old Christie's Stencil to verso. Would grace any home, suitable for contempor...

UNKNOWN (still life with fan) Unknown Oil on canvas Framed: 35.5 x 23.5 inches

Louis Étienne WATELET (Paris, 1780 – Paris, 1866) Panorama of the river, a cathedral in the distance Oil on canvas 24.5 x 32.5 cm Son of a merchant haberdashery, Louis Étienne Wat...

Signed and dated impressionist oil on panel seascape painting by French painter Maxime Maufra. This stunning work depicts the beach at Morgat in Brittany, northwest France. The cryst...

Portrait Of A Young Gentleman, 19th Century by Louis DEVEDEUX (1820-1874) sales to $40,000 Huge circa 1850 French portrait of a young gentleman, oil on canvas. Excellent quality an...

Dog in a landscape French oil painting on canvas 19Th by Augustin Luc Demoussy French oil painting signed and date 1947 French painter and lithographer, born October 5 1809 in Paris...

OLD MASTER Large OIL PAINTING 18th CENTURY NAVEL HARBOUR OLD MASTER LARGE OIL PAINTING 18th Century NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES OF ENGLISH HISTORY “ Very Good condition pane...